A Fresh Start: Emma’s Story
During an intake call, a FosterAdopt Connect Community Connections Youth Project (CCYP) specialist met Emma*—a youth who didn’t hold back her tears...
Continue Reading
We All Need Somebody to Lean On: Ashley’s Story
As a young girl, Ashley had very little stability in her life. In foster care since the age of 14 due to neglect, she bounced between several homes...
Continue Reading
Life After Foster Care: How CCYP Uplifts Former Foster Youth
Taking on the responsibilities of adulthood is never easy, and for former foster youth without any family supports to rely on, it can be nearly...
Continue Reading
Aging Out and Moving Up
Disclaimer: All names and images have been changed to protect people’s identities. Janelle was turning 17 and she hadn’t been adopted, but that was...
Continue Reading
Navigating Motherhood
Disclaimer: All names and images have been changed to protect people’s identities. At 19 years old, Penny had aged out of foster care, having never...
Continue Reading
